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Chester Surline, Supt.
Hollis Miner, Principal
Joan M. Winters, Class President
Alan Murray, Class Advisor
Lucille MacArthur, Class Advisor
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Nancy Aitcheson Moore
Arvetice Awrey
Joyce Bair Parliament
Mildred Barnum Card
Jack Belanger
Mike Bohlinger
Max Boman
Arnold Brewer
Don Brick
Douglas Brindley
Joyce Brown Sharrow
Charles Carscallen
Agnes Dauphenais Hendershott
Bernice David Muehlfeld
Donald Dawes
William Deering
JoAnn Dent Sharrow
Mildred Duchane Munn
Jean Fox Myas
Joan Fox Lee
Thomas Gehl
Beverly Gelinas Demarest
Jack Gillies
Beverly Grezeszak Schneider
Virginia Hoy
Doris Humphrey Mainprize
Geraldine Johnson David
Steve Karafa
Frances Kellogg Cahill
Irving Killinger
William King
James Kolb
Virginia Kozlow Trout
Robert Lally
Orville Loomis
Leona McAllister Carroll
Patrick McCormick
Carl Meiser
William Meiser
John Middleton
Doris Melrose Frank
Francine Miller Fegan
Rockford Neville
John Ouderkirk
Joanne Pearson Cottle
Shirley Petrovish Casey
John Reetz
Mildred Remilong Wangler
Patricia Reminder Meiser
Glenn Richardson
Dean Schmitt
Dean Schubert
Phyllis Sergent Earley
Robert Sharrow
Richard Sheppard
Ronald Stephens
Malcolm Stephenson
Beverly Tank
Ruth Thomas Ferguson
Jackie Thompson Felske
Nelson Thorn
Bernadine Velte Braithnaite
Aileen Wangler Vroman
Mary Anne Whitchurch Tuck
Myrna Whitmill Piar
Michela Wilcox Young
G. Barry Wilkinson
Roy Wiltse
Joan Winter Spurlin
Doyle Winter
Steve Zsidi
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| Margaret Banghart Wilkinson Hayes |
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Margaret Eileen Hayes (Nee Banghart) passed away at Harlin House on June 29 in West Branch, at
the age of 96. She was born on December 23, 1914 in Saginaw, MI to Elmer and Elizabeth Mable (Dyer) Banghart.
Margaret moved to Sterling, MI from Detroit in 1946 after the loss of her husband George A. Wilkinson, a professional
musician, from the effects of an airplane crash on August 11, 1945. She moved to West Branch in 1947 and along with her brother
Ronald Banghart, opened the Ogemaw Airpark on M76, six miles south of West Branch, where she and many local men and women
learned to fly light aircraft under the watchful eyes of Bud McFadden and Mark Maisonville the flight instructors.
Margaret loved being with family and friends and she drove a school bus for several years. She was always the
lady in her manner and thinking. When traveling with her first husband, she was often the roommate of the band singers. One
notable singer was the future actress, Betty Hutton. She married Carl Hayes on September 21, 1951 in West Branch, and has
been a devoted wife and mother for over seventy-six years. Margaret is survived by her husband, Carl Hayes and five children,
G. Barry Wilkinson ( Class of1953)(Janet) of West Branch, Brian L. Wilkinson (Class of 1961) of Oviedo, FL, Mark
E. Hayes of Bastrop, TX, Kerry T. Hayes (Joyce) of Venice, FL. and Tim F. Hayes of West Branch. She is also survived by seven
grandchildren, Barry J. Wilkinson (Bernadette) of Saugus, MA, Mary N. Wilkinson of Peabody, MA, Dalen (Burt) Colucci of Jonesboro,
AR, Lindsey Wilkinson of Oviedo, FL, Krystil N. Hayes of Texas, Taylor M. Hayes of Texas, and Seamus K. Hayes of Denver, CO
and one great grandchild, Dominic Colucci of Jonesboro, AR.
Margaret was cremated and burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Branch.
Lee Carroll, age 76, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011 at her home in St. Helen. Lee moved
to St. Helen in 1995, after living in Shelby Twp. and Sterling Heights for many years. Lee was born January 1, 1935 in Fenton,
MI and married Robert E. Carroll on March 22, 1955 in West Branch. She was a member of the class of 1953 at West Branch High
School. She was also a member of the St. Helen Community Baptist Church and the Creative Arts Association of West Branch.
Lee enjoyed walking, gardening, golfing, sewing, and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. Lee was a very
accomplished artist including watercolor, oil painting, and charcoal. She loved to take her artistic ability and volunteer
to help others. Lee will be remembered for the strength of her faith and her deep love for family.
Lee is survived by husband, Bob Carroll of St. Helen, daughter, Natalie (Joe) Polzin of Cedar Rapids, IA, son,
Robert (Diane) Carroll of Shelby Twp., grandchildren, Andrew, Adam, Michael, Cassie, Luke, Ashley, Matthew, Jonathon, Julie,
Michael, and one great-granddaughter, Sophia. Also surviving is brother, Otis (Pamela) McAllister of Kentucky, sister, Carol
(Don) Kruse of Lake Ogemaw, sister-in-law, Lola McAllister of West Branch, sister-in-law, Betty Campbell of St. Helen, and
brother-in-law, James Carroll of Rose city. She is preceded in death by parents, Otis and Leola McAllister, father and mother-in-law,
James and Athleen Carroll, and brother, Bruce McAllister.
Members of the 1953 West Branch Public School
basketball team, last week played their last regularly scheduled game, finishing the season with a record of 13 wins and 3
losses, two of which were league contests. They will enter state tournament play at the local gym Thursday evening seeking
the class C crown. Left to right they are:front row, Thomas Sauve, Roene Stoudt, Bill Meiser, Edwin Ostrander and Bob
Lally. Back row, left to right, coach John Janisch, manager Richard Hughey, Bill King, Pat McCormick, Gale Sullivan, Dean
Schmidt, Dick Hewson, Dick Cowles and manager John Wilcox.
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| Class of '53 in 1952 as Juniors... |
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Irving “Kelly” Levi Killinger, 76, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2010 at his
home surrounded by his family. Kelly has been a resident of West Branch his whole life. Kelly was an active member of the
community, he had helped many people throughout the years whether it be welding or just lending a hand. He was a contract
welder for Marathon Oil Company and owned Kelly & Son Welding. He as was a member of the Moose Lodge, the Eagles, and
the American Legion Post #103 of West Branch. Kelly loved fast pitch softball and golf. He volunteered as an umpire for the
local little league and was awarded little league volunteer of the year in 2006. Most of all Kelly loved his family and enjoyed
spending time with them.
Kelly is survived by his wife Maggie Killinger of West Branch, his children Debra Kennedy, Terry (Susan) Killinger,
Jim (Paula) Killinger, and Timothy (Christina Mathe) Killinger all of West Branch. He has 13 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.
Two brothers Vernon (Cora) Killinger of West Branch, and Melvin (Diane) Killinger of Rose City; 4 sisters Etheline Awery of
West Branch, Dorothy Bigalow of Belaire, Jane Bangart of Clare and Yvonne Delmonte of West Branch. He is preceded in death
by 2 brothers Orville, and Harley Killinger.
Visitation for Kelly will be held Monday, October, 11, 2010 from 5-9PM and Tuesday, October 12, 2010 form 12-9PM
at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch. His funeral will be held Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 1:30PM
at the funeral home. Father Patrick Maher will officiate.
Memorial Contributions can be made to the family
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Arnold K. "Arnie" Brewer, 75, of Washington Township, died Friday, June 11, 2010.
He was
born Oct. 25, 1934, the son of Lester and Evelyn (Hanks) Brewer. He married Barbara Jo Embury.
Mr. Brewer was a longtime
member of the Washington Lions.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jo, of 51 years; five children, Brett of Washington
Township, Scott of Rochester Hills, Michael (Tamara) of Washington Township, Penny Paris of Washington Township and Joseph
(Christine) of Romeo; six brothers; two sisters; and nine grandchildren.
Services were held Monday, June 14, at Wujek-Calcaterra
& Sons Inc. in Shelby Township
A graveside service was held at Brookside Cemetery in West Branch, Monday, June 15th at 1:P.M.
Many people attended including classmates Ron and Carol Stephens, Barry Wilkinson,Max Boman,
Don Brick, Jack Belanger and wife Patty, Bill Meiser, Geraldine Johnson David, and Mary Anne Whitchurch Tuck and her husband
Don.
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| Arvetice Awrey |
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Arvetice “Louie” Awrey passed away Thursday September 24, 2009 at the Bortz Health Care in West
Branch. He was born April 7, 1935 to Pete and Louisa Awrey. Louie has been a resident of West Branch his whole life. He enjoyed
antique trading; spending time with his family and he loved his grandchildren dearly. He also served in the US Navy.
Surviving family include his wife of 52 years Joyce Awrey of West Branch, daughter Joyce (Mike) Hyde, son Rod (Brenda)
Awrey, Brian (Tricia) Awrey, Barry (Brenda) Awrey, and Ray (Lisa) Awrey all of West Branch. Thirteen grandchildren and two
great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parent’s two brothers and one sister.
Visitation for Louie will be held Monday September 28, 2009 from 11:30 – 1:30 PM at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral
Home in West Branch. The funeral will also be held Monday at the Funeral Home at 1:30PM. Pastor Tom Teall will officiate.
Burial will be held at Brookside Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions can be made to the family.
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| Senior Class Trip To Washington DC Class of '53 |
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| Jim Kolb, Ron Stephens, Max Boman, Mary Anne Whitchurch |
| Mary Anne Whitchurch Tuck and Don |
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| Arnie and Barb Brewer |
| Barry Wilkinson, Mary Anne Whitchurch Tuck |
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| Arnie Brewer,Jean Fox Myas, Gerry Johnson David |
| Mr. & Mrs. Barry Wilkinson |
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| Barry 1953 and Janet Zettle Tobin 1956 Wed 1/18/008 |
This photo was taken on April 12, 2008 at the wedding
reception for Barry and Janet Zettel Wilkinson...
News article from the Ogemaw Herald about their meeting after 53 years...click here...
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